S. Nzama is a 22-year-old central midfielder at Richards Bay, rated 79.1 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 243rd of 1152 in the Premier League and 235th of 3122 U-23 players tracked. An emerging talent, he has been a fringe squad member this season (22.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.8 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Nzama.

Judged on this season alone, Nzama graded 15 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 162nd of 311 of the 311 central midfielders in the Premier League, on 1 goal, 2 assists and 1.797 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Nzama, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 79, top 19% of the 311 central midfielders in the Premier League. At 22 Nzama is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 150.3 reflects that trajectory.

Current potential57th of 311 central midfielders · Premier League · 0 apps Current season162nd of 311 central midfielders · Premier League · 0 apps162nd-best central midfielder in the Premier League243rd in the Premier League · potential57th-highest potential central midfielder in the Premier League235th-highest potential U-23 tracked

79.1

Ratingi

57th of 311 central midfielders

14.6

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

22.3%

Minutes

limited game time

1.8

Def. actions / 90

light defensive volume

Output in context · Richards Bay finished 10th of 20 · a mid-table side

Apps

Goals

Assists

Clean sheets

No league appearances recorded this season, so there's no output sample to read yet.

Strengths

Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.45 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
Creativity. 0.3 assists per 90 — a genuine creative outlet.
Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 95.3/100).
Ceiling. High potential at just 22 — room to grow into a bigger role.

Watch points

Game time. Only 22.3% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.

Outlook

With a Rating of 79.1, Nzama carries the 57th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Premier League of 311 — though on just 0 appearances this season, so the standing rests on a small sample. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.8 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 1.9×) with the best seasons likely ahead. With this floor already at 22, the ceiling gets tested by a step up in level — one to track.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %22.3%

Available fixtures30 of 30

Goals / 900.15

Assists / 900.3

Goal contribution / 900.449

Defensive actions / 901.797

Player flow

Goal involvements3

Cards / 900.15

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~158), then tapers with age. At 22, Nzama sits on 150.3, still climbing toward its peak. The blue line is Nzama's projected Rating — 79.1 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Transfer history

Milford FC → Richards Bay2025/26Transfer

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.